as in removal
the act or process of removing something or someone
the elimination of waste products from the body Repeatedly breaking the rules will result in your elimination from the game.
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On April 15, not too long ago, the Magic walked off the court in Philadelphia on the brink of elimination in the NBA play-in tournament.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s why Dosunmu was able to break the paint with ease throughout Game 4 en route to an incredible performance that lifted the Timberwolves and put the Nuggets on the brink of elimination.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Boston split the games in Buffalo and needed just one win at home to avoid moving to the brink of elimination.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Critics say the former demands the elimination of the Israeli state – from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea – and incites violence against Jewish people.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s why Dosunmu was able to break the paint with ease throughout Game 4 en route to an incredible performance that lifted the Timberwolves and put the Nuggets on the brink of elimination.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Boston split the games in Buffalo and needed just one win at home to avoid moving to the brink of elimination.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Critics say the former demands the elimination of the Israeli state – from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea – and incites violence against Jewish people.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elimination
removal
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The elevated design will affect 11 parks and several greenways, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Elimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elimination. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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